Woodworking Tools | 14 tools that can’t be missing from your toolbox

Have you ever considered starting your own small business in the world of carpentry or do you want to make your first piece of furniture for your home? If you visit a store or industrial supply store specialized in the world of wood, you will see that there are an infinite number of manual and electric tools to carry out different tasks. We know that in a carpentry workshop there are different types of tools and the truth is that many of them are important and specific depending on the use we want to make of them. Below, we have made a list of manual carpentry tools for all those people who are starting out in the world of carpentry and are looking for the basic tools that must be in every kit for working with wood.

What hand tools are needed to set up a carpentry workshop?

PZ Screwdrivers

First of all, screwdrivers are a tool that cannot be missing from any carpenter’s toolbox, whether it is a PH, flat or PZ screwdriver. But PZ screwdrivers are especially frequently used in the world of carpentry since their shape gives extra grip and we can insert lag screws without any problem. Thanks to screwdrivers we can join the different pieces of furniture and thus create our work of art. In the Bianditz range of hand tools we have a wide range of PH, PZ, flat or TX screwdrivers, ideal for the world of carpentry.

Measuring tape

The tape measure is one of the first tools that should be purchased in any carpenter’s toolbox. If the measurements we make are not correct or exact, we will have problems when placing the furniture we are making in its space. Therefore, a good tape measure will be our best ally if we want to get the measurements right and be successful in our carpentry project.

Level

While the tape measure will help us to have the exact measurement for our furniture, the level will help us to be precise when installing and to have our project well levelled. Without a well-levelled base, we can have serious problems in the future, so we advise you to make an investment in a good level and dedicate time to having a good base for your furniture.

Chisel

The woodworking chisel or wood chisels are another tool that cannot be missing in any carpentry kit as they will help us make large cuts in the wood or, why not, make final touches after using a power tool on a surface. On the other hand, if your carpentry project is going to focus on carving wood, we recommend having a good set of chisels specific for this use. If, on the other hand, you need a chisel suitable for percussion, in the Bianditz product catalogue we have the appropriate tool for this.

Carpenter’s pencil

Without a doubt, the carpenter’s pencil, although it is not a tool with which we can build something, is one of the tools that cannot be missing in any carpenter’s toolbox. With the pencil we will be able to write down all the notes/measurements that we need to carry out our carpentry project.

Square

Carpentry squares are another tool that cannot be missing from a carpenter’s toolbox, although we have to say that it is a tool that is used less and less due to new technologies. With the square we can draw the angles and check the degrees of an element to later proceed to cut it. Squares can be made of different materials, but if you do not want to have any problems, we recommend metal squares since plastic ones can break.

Hand saw

Hand saws are a tool that you can find in any carpentry workshop. Although with the development of power tools we can increasingly find more complete electric saws, manual saws are still one of the most used options by carpenters.

Workbench

The list of tools for carpenters that we share in this list can be very interesting to keep in mind, but first we need a workspace where we can work and for this it is important to have a complete workbench. The workbench is the space where we will give light to all our creations and therefore it is an indispensable piece in the mind of any carpenter. In addition, having a suitable workbench we can have all our tools organized and at hand whenever we need them.

Impact bits

Impact bits are the ideal tool if you are using an electric impact screwdriver and want to drive a screw or lag screw. These bits are specific for these screwdrivers as they absorb the torque peaks produced by these tools and the useful life of the bit is longer compared to an extra bit. Therefore, if you intend to use impact screwdrivers in your carpentry project, we recommend that you buy specific bits for this use. In the Bianditz range of tools you can find PZ, PH and TX bits specific for use in impact screwdrivers.

Power Woodworking Tools

In addition to the hand tools we have just discussed, it is important to mention the power tools that can help us shape our carpentry project, which is why in this list we did not want to forget to mention the power tools that cannot be missing in a carpentry shop.

Circular saw

Saws are another tool that cannot be missing when doing carpentry work. There are a wide variety of saws, but the most commonly used are circular saws due to their portability. So, if you want to have a complete toolbox, don’t hesitate to put a circular saw in it.

Drill

The drill is another tool that cannot be missing from a carpenter’s toolbox. We will use the drill both to make holes and attach the furniture we make to the wall or simply to hang small works of art that we can make on the wall.

Impact driver

Impact screwdrivers are another tool that cannot be missing from a carpenter’s toolbox. This tool will help us to insert the lag screws both into the furniture we are making and into the wall, requiring less effort than with a manual tool. It should be noted that, if we are going to use an impact screwdriver, it is advisable to use specific bits for this use, since the torque exerted by the impact screwdrivers can end up breaking the bit.

Sander

All the tools we have mentioned above would be focused on the cutting and construction part of the furniture, but if we want to have a successful project we will have to give it a smooth, well-cared for finish, and of course, without splinters that could cause us a disappointment. For that, we will have to give the final touch with a sander.

Nail gun

The nail gun, as its name suggests, will allow us to put nails in quickly and thus speed up our carpentry projects. It is usually advisable if we are assembling furniture, to make a first joint with the nail gun, to later join with lag screws. If you allow us a piece of advice regarding the nail gun, be careful where you put your fingers when inserting the nail, as more than one person has had a small scare.

What does it take to set up a carpentry workshop?

If you’ve already decided that you want to set up a carpentry workshop, apart from the tools to carry out your tasks, you’ll need a suitable place to assemble and build all your furniture. It should be noted that a wood workshop generates a lot of dust, so it’s important to have an adequate ventilation system to avoid major problems in the future.

Conclusion if you need carpentry tools

If you are a professional in the world of carpentry or you are starting your new project to make a piece of furniture for your favorite space, do not hesitate to stop by the nearest hardware store and ask about the tools. Bianditz.